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We Suggest: Rainbow Book Month

By Collection Management Librarian Dontaná In addition to being Pride Month, the American Library Association, and the Rainbow Roundtable have designated June as Rainbow Book ...
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Butterflies! At-home activities & more for grade schoolers (part 2)

Here in Oak Park, the Village of Oak Park has proclaimed 2021 as the Year of the Butterfly, and we are learning so much about ...
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We suggest: Sizzling summer reads

By Collection Management Librarian Kathy There are always tons of great titles released during summer, and this year is no exception. This week we're highlighting ...
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Tech Tips: How to connect to a wireless network

By Amy Hofmockel, Creative Technology Librarian You may be in a cafe, out in Scoville Park, or at the library trying to access a public ...
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Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: Southeast Asian & Pacific Islander creators & stories

By Collection Management Librarian Dontaná May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, and this week we are celebrating by sharing stories written by Southeast Asian ...
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Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: South Asian creators & stories

By Collection Management Librarian Dontaná May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, and this week we are celebrating by sharing stories written by South Asian ...
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Why anti-racism work is library work

By David J. Seleb, Executive Director Note: A version of this post first appeared in Wednesday Journal and OakPark.com on May 11, 2021. Read the ...
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All about origami: How-to videos, books & more for grade schoolers

Library assistant Margaret can always be found doing origami and helping kids learn! Origami helps kids practice visual and spatial skills, concentration, and math, and ...